A story headlined “There’s Magic in the Redwoods (Even for Beginners)” contained incomplete and potentially misleading information. The Magic in the Redwoods event was hosted by North Coast Supports and Rec, LLC, which obtained grant funding from the Humboldt Lodging Alliance. Gina Venturino was a contracted organizer for the event. The Journal regrets any confusion. […]
North Coast Journal Staff
Posted inArts + Scene
I am so close
Redwoods willing Every drip rises Above forest floors Towards horizons Calling forever To just let go — Kirk Gothier
Posted inLifelines
Ted Ray Ruggles: 1949-2025
Ted Ray Ruggles, born on July 12, 1949, in Mishawaka, Indiana, passed away peacefully in his own home surrounded by his family on March 18, 2025. He was the only son of Oliver George Ruggles and Patsy Ruth (Wolff) Ruggles, a devoted husband to Donna Lee (Smith) Ruggles for 33 years, a loving father to […]
Posted inArt Walks + Festivals
Trinidad Art Night
This townwide walk includes a variety of art exhibits, live music, artist receptions, face painting, skate ramps, pop-up sales and oyster, cider or wine tastings. Presented by Forbes & Associates and Westhaven Center for the Arts present Sarah Corliss. For more info, call (707) 834-2479 or visit trinidadartnight.com. THE LIGHTHOUSE GRILL 355 Main St. Willa […]
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Lewis Hathaway Nash: 1932-2024
After a long and adventurous life, Lewis Hathaway Nash passed away on Aug. 3, 2024, in Ashland, Oregon, at the age of 92. Known for his playful sense of humor and insatiable curiosity, he was a beloved partner, father, grandfather, brother and uncle. Born on July 18, 1932, in Berkeley, California, Lew was affectionately nicknamed […]
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Rose Marie Retzloff: 1954-2025
Rose Marie Retzloff passed away in Reno, Nevada, on March 26, 2025, at the age of 70. Complications arose after a successful open-heart surgery, leading to the end of her vibrant life. Rose was born on July 3, 1954, in Eureka, California, and made front page news as the first baby born in the new […]
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Ann Ritola Jones
Audrey Ann Ritola was born during a summer morning in 1937 on the farm of Finnish immigrants Andrew and Tyyne Maria Ritola in Alton, California. The youngest of their six children – several already in college – Ann may have seemed a surprising afterthought, but she certainly was a good thought. Bright as sunlight. Andrew […]
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Wayne Hawkins
Wayne Hawkins was born in Burbank, California, on June 8, 1944, to Mary Angeline Felton and Emery Otis Hawkins. He had one older brother, Bruce Lee Hawkins. In 1951, Mary and Emery divorced, and Mary later married John Carl Pace, with whom she had Wayne’s sister, Nancy Pace-Skinner. Wayne’s father, Emery, was a world-famous cartoonist […]
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Frederick Ernest Ahboltin
On March 7, 2025, Frederick Ernest Ahboltin departed for the hereafter from his home in Eureka, watched over by his beloved wife Dorie. Fred was born in Oakland, California, in 1950 to Fred and Monica (Job) Ahboltin. He grew up in at-the-time somewhat rural San Leandro with his older brother Marvin. In his school years […]
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William ‘Bill’ Hummel: 1942-2025
William “Bill” Hummel, beloved husband, brother, veteran, business owner and dedicated community member, passed away unexpectedly on April 3, 2025 at the age of 83, at his home. Born in Schaller Iowa on March 10, 1942, Bill enlisted in the United States Navy in September of 1962 in Des Moines, Iowa. He completed his recruit […]
Posted inLetters + Opinion
Seeking Soros Money
Editor: I attended the April 5 rally at the courthouse. I saw you there doing your journalistic duty — while I was there doing my civic duty (NCJ Daily, April 10). Although I was glad to do my part protesting the fascist, misogynist, racist, mean, greedy, grifting, narcissistic, adolescent people running this country, I was […]
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‘Advantage Deutschland’
Editor: Many commentators have suggested that Trump is or may become another Hitler, but I find the comparison strained (NCJ Daily, April 10). Yes, they’re both men of mediocre intellect with a noxious “charisma” that convinced large numbers of voters to support their quests for dictatorial power, but is it fair to say they’re the same just […]